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| | Honda RC211V GP1 |
 | | For this new-era machine, Honda selected the revolutionary V5 configuration as its powerplant, which Honda believe is the ultimate figure to achieve the optimum concentration of mass and minimum frontal area of the machine. |
 | | Honda has already carried out many test sessions for RC211V in Japan, starting from SUGO circuit, including the recent sessions by the current WGP 500cc class riders, Valentino Rossi (Italy, Nastro Azzurro Honda #46) and Tohru Ukawa (Japan, REPSOL YPF HONDA #11) which took place at Suzuka Circuit on 7 August. |
 | | Honda is planning to continue with test sessions in Japan, as well as in Europe, starting from October. |
| www.esportbike.com /news/oct01/001005_01_rc.html (207 words) |
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